While Champagne is linked to luxury, wine geeks know that its absolute best partner is a hot bucket of crispy fried chicken.

The Science of Grease and Bubbles

Fried chicken coats your mouth in oil and fat. Champagne’s high acidity and scrubby carbonation slice through that grease instantly, cleansing your palate for the next bite.

Yeasty Notes Match Crispy Batter

Premium Champagne undergoes autolysis, lending it toasted brioche and hazelnut aromas. These toasted flavors perfectly echo the crispy, seasoned flour batter of the chicken.